The Lower Volga Villages Obituary Project


VAGTS, Harry S.
b. 15 Apr 1901, Rice County
d. 23 Aug 1982, Lyons
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, August 25, 1982
He married Martha HAUSCHILD Oct. 10, 1925, in Hutchinson. She died Jan. 2, 1977. Survivors: sons, David, Carl, Johnnny, Harry Jr.; daughters, Wanda Weaver, Loris Shivery; half-brother, Kenny King, Nickerson; half-sisters, Gladys Frasure.

VAHSHOLTZ, Erline Eva - See Erline Eva Albrecht

VAHSHOLTZ, Hildegarde Frieda Marie
b. 24 Mar 1915, Woodbine, Kansas
d. 30 Jan 2000, Abilene, Kansas
Daughter of Paul Theodore and Augusta Weber Vahsholtz. On March 7, 1934, she married Elmer William STROEDE in Herington. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Elsie Welsh. Survivors include her husband, Elmer Stroede; a daughter, Carol Matas; a sister, Josephine Kohls, Herington.

VAJNAR, Edna - See Edna Schmidt

VALADINE , Ina Blanche
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 10, 1890
Died.... on March 25, 1890, Ina Blanche VALADINE, aged 16 years and 11 months.

VALENCIA, Abelina Rosa
b. 10 Nov 1899 - Chile
d. 11 Nov 1996 - Long Beach, California
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Wife of David Haffner.

VALENTINE, Robert
b. abt 1953
d. 13 May 2004
From Wichita Eagle - May 14, 2004
Graveside service at the Carlisle Cemetery, Toronto. He is preceded in death by parents, Bill and Faye and nephew, Fred Hemme. Survivors: wife, Carolyn; daughter, Sandy Worsham, Norwich; son, Shad Valentine; daughter, Rhonda Pruitt, both of Wichita; sons Robert Pruitt, Woodward, OK, Kenneth and Michael Robbins both of Wichita; brother, Dale Valentine of Wichita; sisters, Linda Thompson of Nashville, TN, Almeda Puckett of Antlers, OK; 13 grandchildren.
Note: Children are descendants of Germans from Russia

VANCAMP, Meredith M., Nuss - See Meredith M. Goudie
 
VAN DEBURGH, Leila Jane - See Leila Jane Reiswig

VAN DERBER, Valere
b. 26 Apr 1923 - Collyer, Kansas
d. 7 Dec 2002 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - December 9, 2002
She was born April 26, 1923, in Collyer to Clyde Leroy and Mildred E. (Thomas) Van Derber. She married Glen V. DUMLER on March 2, 1947, in Russell. Survivors include her husband, Russell; a son, John, Russell; two daughters, Glenda Sue Woods, Brockwell, Ark., and Charlene Rae DeVault, Overland Park; three brothers, George Van Derber, Gilmore, Texas, Charles Van Derber, Conroe, Texas, and Everett "Butch" Van Derber, Council Grove; a sister, Darlene J. Lolley, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

VAN DEUSEN, Hazel Irene Killillay - See Hazel Irene Teel

VanNatta, Mary E. Hurst - See Mary E. Janzen

VAN SANT, Anna Heimbuck - See Anna Reich

VAN VRANKIN, Mamie Bell Troutman - See Mamie Bell Martin
 
MRS. JAMES VARAH – (first and maiden name unknown) wife of James Varah
Mrs. James Varah died Saturday (17 August 1957) at Hoisington. Survivors include the widower, James, two sons, William, and Kenneth, and a daughter, Mrs. Doris Shaw.

VARAH, MRS. WILLIAM T. – nee Keil, Nima, wife of William T. Varah
Funeral Card)
In Memory of Mrs. William T. Varah (handwritten note, "Nima Keil") Born December 12, 1910 Passed Away Russell, Kansas, May 19, 1954.

VAUPEL, Nellie Margerite Schroeder - See Nellie Margerite Armbruster

VEH, Darlene Gladys - See Darlene Gladys Boxberger

VEH, Marie Louise
b. abt 1917
d. 15 Feb 2006 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, February 19, 2006, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - February 19, 2006
Daughter of Chris and Anna M Strange Veh. She married Ferdinand BOXBERGER on May 10 1936 at Milberger, Kan. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1987. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy L. Munsch, and Jolene Bailey both of Bluffton, S.C.; Kathryn Marlene Muldowny, San Diego; one brother, John M Veh, Kansas City, Kan.; one sister Tillie M. Strecker, Va.; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Chris Veh, Jr., Paul H. Veh; and one sister Helen Mellott. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kan.

VELTMAN, Elizabeth I.
B. 14 Sep 1924 - Bavaria, Kansas
D. 27 Nov 2001 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - November 28, 2001
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore J. DINKEL. Survivors include a son, Mark; a daughter, Mary; a brother, Francis Veltman of Denver; two sisters, Margaret Jennings of Denver and Lucille Nelson of Spartanburg, S.C.; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

VENETJOKI, Alex James
b.  5 Dec 1993 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d.  30 Oct 2001 - Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - November 5, 2001

VENETJOKI, Ari T.
b.  30 May 1954 - Kokkola, Finland
d.  26 Oct 2002 - Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - November 5, 2001
Son of Viljo and Pirkko (Makynen) Venetjoki. On June 2,1979, he married the former Konnie Karla KINGREY in Florida.

VENETJOKI, Noah S.
b.  12 Jan 1997 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d.  31 Oct 2001 - Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - November 5, 2001

VENETJOKIE, Alex, Ari and Noah
They are survived by wife and mother, Karla Venetjoki; son and brother, Sean Venetjoki; mother, mother-in-law, and grandmothers, Pirkko (Jussi) Karttunen; Hannah Fagan, and Patricia (Guy) Patsy; father-in-law and grandfather, Richard Kingrey; sister, sisters-in-law, and aunts, Anita (Matt) Pursley; Karen (Joe) Santucci, Kim (Mark) Kearney, Kelly (Greg) Coldewey; and brother-in-law and uncle, Kurt Kingrey. Ari is also survived by two dear nieces and cousins in Finland. Alex is survived by his godmother, Melinda (Gary) Oliwa. Noah is survived by his godmothers, Kimberly (Jeff) Plass, Shelley Krause, and Lisa (Craig) Dicker. Together, Alex and Noah have ten cousins. They were preceded in death by father and grandfather, Viljo Venetjoki; and sister-in-law and aunt, Kyra Kingrey.  Burial will take place at Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.

VENUS, Beatrice
b. 22 Feb 1919 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 30 Jun 2006 - Russell, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - July 2, 29006
Daughter of John and Johanna E. (Donovan) Venus. She married Wilbert O. STEINERT on July 26, 1938, at Longmont, Colo. He died July 19, 1981. Survivors include six sons: Roger Steinert and wife Kay, Bushton, Lloyd Steinert and wife Susan, Merritt Island, Fla. Jim Steinert and wife Cheryl, Lyons, Carl Steinert and wife Clydell, Bushton, Roy Steinert and wife Jeanette, Hutchinson, and Don Steinert and wife Jane, Claflin; two daughters, Judy Schmidtberger and husband Paul, Russell, and Mary Steinert, Lawrence; a sister, Sister Venard Venus; 32 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Chet Venus and Raymond Venus, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.

VERMILLION, Grace A.
b. 6 Nov 1892, Lyons
d. 3 Jul 1981, Lyons
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, July 4, 1981
She married Earl E. HOLMES who died in 1949. She was married to Sam RICKABAUGH June 12, 1953, at Lyons. He died in 1963. Survivors: stepdaughters, Mrs. Evelyn Lippelman, Pauline McElwee; brother, Paul Vermillion, San Diego; sister, Mrs. Horace Jones, Lyons.

VETTER, Lillian M.
b. 10 May 1925 - Santa Ana, California
d. 2 Aug 2003 - Lodi, California
From Lodi News-Sentinel - Thursday, August 5, 2003
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James VETTER, of Lodi; children Vicki O'Hara, of Carmel Valley, Lorri Sullivan, of Carmel, and Julie Vetter of Paris; sister, Lorraine Shryock, of Newberry Springs; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Vetter. Committal will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park. Note: Her maiden name was not shown.

VIETZ, John
b. 14 Apr 1888 - Russia
d. 12 Sep 1969 - Lodi, California
From Pacific Union Recorder, October 30, 1969, page 7
Survivors: Wife, Katherine; Son, William; 7 daughters: Mrs. Florence MERTZ, Mrs. Elsie AHL, Mrs. June PAPKE, Mrs. Goldie ADAMS, Mrs. Mildred STEENBLOCK, Mrs. Leona LAIB, Mrs. Erma BOEPPLE; 22 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Mrs. Carrie SCHINDLER, Mrs. Lydia SCHINDLER, Mrs. Tillie KREITER;4 brothers: Jake, Fred, Adolph, and Louie
Comments, - information not included in obituary. John married Katherine Sophie REISWIG, daughter of Christian Konrad REISWIG/ Wilhelmina HERMAN.

VIGNERON, Lucile M. - See Lucile M. Goodman

VILLELLA, Angeline Nelson - See Angeline Schanaman

VILLOCK, Irene
b. 26 Mar 1910, Millville, Minn.
d. 30 Mar 1983, Kingman
From Hutchinson News
She married Burton F. FRITZ in 1937 at Kingman. He died Dec. 25, 1948. She married James SCHULTZ Sept. 1, 1977, at Kingman. Survivors: widower; sons, Dennis Fritz, Bruce Fritz, Byrl Fritz; brother, Norton Villock, Ames, Iowa; sister, Edna Peters, Rochester, Minn.

VINCENT, Lawrence Everett
b. 5 Apr 1902 - Corning, Iowa
d. 31 May 1980 - Wichita, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Roy E. and Melba Ellen (Wheatley) Vincent. He married Irene Ruth DOBELBOWER of Pittsburg, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his wife of 59 years of the home in Russell; a brother, M.R. "Bud" Vincent of Nevada, MO; several other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Hans Poppe. Organist: Mrs. Clarice Walters Soloist: Mrs. Virginia Fenner
Casket Bearers: Clifford Getz, R.C. Williams, V.E. Gagelman, Clyde Carter, H.P. Thies, Harold Nuss. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

VINDUSKA, Maudie Marie - See Maudie Marie Weishaar

VINK, Callie
b. 22 Jan 1900, Stafford
d. 6 Nov 1987, Meade
From Hutchinson News
She married Frank WEBER May 10, 1925, at Fowler. He died Jan. 10, 1960. Survivors: son, Neal; daughters, Mary Clay, Viola Ewy; brother, Dirk Vink, Wichita; sister, Lillie Houser.

VLADAR, Howard L.
b. 13 Apr 1927 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 15 Jul 1992 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Henry and Ella Virginia Bagley Vladar. He married Eileen E. KRUG on October 29, 1950 Russell

VOELTZ, Friedrich A. C.
b. 25 Oct 1907 - Ellsworth, Kansas
d. 29 Oct 1986 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: several nieces and nephews.

VOELTZ, Lester D.
b. 24 May 1935 - Ellsworth, Kansas
d. 29 Aug 1990 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Judith BETTS May 21, 1959, in Ellsworth. Survivors include his wife; one son, Lyle; five daughters, Katherine Wallert, Amy Voeltz, Linda Lockhart, Susan Fitzgerald and Lilia Stroede of Wilson.
NOTE: The children of Lester D. Voeltz are: Kathy Wallert, Linda Lockhart, Susan Fitzgerald, Amy (Mrs. Scott ) Weatherley, and a son, Lyle (wife - Tammy). Lilia Stroede is a sister of Lester D. Voeltz.

VOGEL, Anna
b. 20 Apr 1890 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 11 Feb 1972 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Daughter of Katherine and Reinhardt Vogel. In 1908 she was married to Fred KLINE. Five children were born to this couple. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Walter Dean and her husband, Fred, who passed away on November 9, 1957. She was united in marriage with Bill Miller of Marion on February 28, 1970. Survivors include her husband of the home in Marion; three sons, Herbert, Ervin and Clarence of Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Irene) Weibert, Marion; a sister, Mrs. Ella Fisher, Wichita; a step-son, Joe Miller or Dodge City; and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vvocal music by Miles Henry. Mrs. Ira Penner was the organist. Casket bearers were Larry Burkholder, Ronald Post, Martin Bina, Marvin Kline, Gerald Kline, and John Kline Interment was in Marion Cemetery.

VOGEL, Anna Elizabeth
b. 7 May 1900 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 2 Jul 1994 - Greensburg, Kansas
Kiowa County Signal (date unknown)
Daughter of David and Katie Hefley Vogel. She came to the United States with her parents when she was 2 years old; In 1919 she married John GALYARDT at Offerle. He died May 1, 1968. Survivors include: two sons, Ervin, Midland, Texas, and Cecil, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister Lydia Tuckenhagen, Kinsley; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Anna was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Greensburg.

VOGEL, Anna Elizabeth

b. 7 May 1900 - Dreispitz, Russia
d, 2 Jul 1994 - Greensburg, Kansas
From Information Submitted
Submitted by Ethel Lock
Surnames: Vogel, Galyardt, Hefley, Tuckenhagen

Daughter of David and Katie Hefley Vogel. She came to United States with parents. She married John GALYARDT in 1919, at Offerele. He died May 1, 1968. Survivors: sons: Ervin, Midland,TX.; Cecil, Colorado Springs, C0; sister: Lydia Tuckenhagen, Kinsley. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Greensburg.

VOGEL, Arnold L.
b. 13 Sep 1923 - Phillips County, Kansas
d. 3 Jun 2006 - Philipsburg, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, of the home; five daughters, Iris Stones and Julie Elliott, both of Phillipsburg, Jan Jordan of Holdrege, Neb., and Vicki Green and Lorna Green, both of Stockton; two sons, Vance and Kirk, both of Phillipsburg; three sisters, Lorraine Kolb and Ella Vogel, both of Phillipsburg, and Bernice Wallgren of Little Rock, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Stuttgart.

VOGEL, Charlotte Marie
b. 25 Aug 1909 - Sterling, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2004 - Little River, Kansa
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, January 9, 2004
Daughter of Charles and Emma Pepperdine Vogel. On Oct. 12, 1933, she married Howard W. McCRUM at Sterling. He survives. Other survivors include: three daughters, Jane Ann Doughty and husband Leonard, Wichita, Johannah Knoll, Chandler, Ariz., and Priscilla Carder and husband Charles, Sterling; a sister, Mildred Wilkey, Sterling; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Billy, Marden, Clark and Vic Vogel; and four sisters, Junea Russell, Minnie Thompson, Alice Snell and Margaret Vogel. Burial will be in Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling.

VOGEL, Claires Robert
b. 22 May 1910 - Pilger, Nebraska
d. 5 Nov 2003 - Hebron, Nebraska
From Salina Journal - Saturday, November 8, 2003
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez, in 1980; and a son Leland in 1969.
Survivors include three sons, Perry "Bob" of Omaha and Kenneth of Hebron; a daughter, Virginia Rosenquist of Rochester, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wayne.

VOGEL, David J.
b. 23 Sep 1896, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 25 Oct 1979, Kinsley
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Ada HOFFMAN, Kinsley. Survivors include: wife; stepson, John Hoffman; stepdaughter, Mrs. Gertrude Iatten; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Galyardt, Mrs. Bill Tuchtenhagen, both Kinsley; Mrs. John Galyardt of Greensburg.

VOGEL, Doris - See Doris Olsen

VOGEL, Franie
b.  abt 1885
d.  12 Oct 1966 (81 years old)
From Hay Daily News, Hays, Ellis Co, Kansas.
She is the former Franie VOGEL of Pfeifer and Hays. Survivors include her husband, Jacob; a son, Joe; a daughter, Miss Felice WOLF, both of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Susan GIEBLER, Catherine.

VOGEL, Fred M.
b. 19 Aug 1889
d. 18 Mar 1980, Sun City, Arizona
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, March 20, 1980
He married Pearl WIERMAN Nov. 3, 1926, in Ness City. Survivors: widow; brothers: Ed, Raymond, both of Ness City; Frank, Fort Collins, Colo.; sisters: Mrs. Christina Rupp, Albuquerque, N.M.; Mrs. Josephine Tade, Mrs. Florence Bowden, both of Los Angeles, Calif.

VOGEL, Georgie A. - See Georgie A. Helmer

VOGEL, Gladys P.
b. 15 Feb 1920, Youngsville, Ohio
d. 312 Dec 1996, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Fred and Mary Butterly Vogel. On Aug. 11, 1958, he married Robert L. CRISSEY, Sr. in Chicago. He died in 1962. Survivors include: a son, Robert L. Crissey; a sister, Marion Prout, Boardman, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a son, Jack Christopher; a brother, Ed Joseph; and a sister, Dorothy Auld.

VOGEL, Horace Paul
b. 1891
d. 3 Mar 1978, Irving, Texas
Surviving him are his two daughters: Mrs. Charles Davis and Mrs. Dan Rawlins; a sister.

VOGEL, Jacob
b. 23 Dec 1909 - Frank, Russia
d. abt Oct 1981 - Keenesburg, Colorado
Son of Henry and Anna Meyer Vogel. On April 30, 1933 , married Martha FAHRENBRUCH at Longmont. Survivors: wife; sons: Donald H. Vogel; James J. Vogel; Jacob K. Vogel; Timothy Vogel; daughter: Martha Anne Vogel; brothers: Carl Vogel, Scotttsdale, AZ; Emil Vogel, Longmont; Edward Vogel, Lamareda, CA; Ruben Vogel, Scottsdale; sisters Marie Vogel, Mrs Paul (Lydia) Walker, Mrs. Robert (Emma) Hay, all Longmont, Mrs. Ruth Richard, Redondo Beach, CA; Mrs. Carlton (Jean) Dove, Cheyenne, WY; Mrs Melvin (Dorothy) Miller, Kersey

VOGEL, James A.
b. 16 Jan 1931 - Wright, Kansas
d. 31 Oct 2006 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 1, 2006
He was born Jan. 16, 1931, in Wright, the son of Herman P. and Catherine E. Heinen Vogel. On May 4, 1955, he married Carol Sue DONAHUE in Plains. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Scott, Topeka, and Todd, Oklahoma City; a daughter, Diana Vogel, Wichita; two brothers, Leonard, Waco, Texas, and Ray, Cypress, Texas; two sisters, Sister Irene, Wichita, and Pauline Herrman, Ford; and two grandsons. Inurnment will be in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Dodge.

VOGEL, John H.
b. 14 May 1916 - Stuttgart, Kansas
d. 19 Jun 2001 - Lawrence, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - June 20, 2001
Son of John H. and Margaret (Veeh) Vogel. He married Irene SCHAAKE on April 9, 1939, in Lawrence. She died May 20, 1995.

VOGEL, Katherine - See Katherine Mohn

VOGEL, Lee H.
b. 11 Jul 1938 - Stuttgart, Kansas d. 10 Feb 2001 - Stuttgart, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, February 12, 2001
Survivors include his wife, Delores; a daughter, Shawna Vogel; a brother, Eugene.
 
VOGEL, Lena
b. April 5, 1899, Marion County
d. 2 January 1989, Marion
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Johathan EHRLICH January 13, 1920, Marion. He died in 1934. Survivors: sons: J. C., Marion; Harold, Renton, WA; daughter, Nettie Daily, Wichita. Additional Information - Submitted by Rachel E. Smith - The Headstone in the Strassburg Cemetery shows: Johnathan Ehrlich, b. Nov. 13, 1894, d. March 26, 1934 - Corp. Co.
A23rd, Inf. 2nd Div. US Reg. AEF, WW I 1917 - 1918; Lena Ehrlich, b. April 5, 1899, d. Jan. 2, 1989.

VOGEL, Lena
b. 5 April 1899 - Marion, Kansas
d. 2 Jan 1989 - Marion, Kansas
Marion Co. Record, Marion, KS
Burial was in Strassburg Cemetery. The daughter of Frederick and Ann (Stenzel) Vogel. Her mother died when Lena was young, leaving her to cook and manage the household duties for her father and brothers. A few years later the father remarried, leaving the children to provide for their own needs. On Jan. 13, 1920, she was married to Jonathan C. EHLRLICH at Marion. The couple had three children, Jonathan C. Jrs., Nettie, and Harold. Her husband died Mar. 26 , 1934, leaving her to care for the family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brothers Alex, Henry, and Ezra Vogel. Survivors include two sons, Jonathan C. Ehrlich Jr. of Marion and Harold E. Ehrlich of Renton, WA; a daughter, Nettie Daily of Wichita; and three grandchildren, Janet of West Germany; Daryl of Dallas, TX; and Carol of Oakland, CA. Burial was made in the Strassburg Cemetery.

VOGEL, Lydia - See Lydia Klein

VOGEL, Lydia A.
b. 15 Jul 1903 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 31 May 2005 - Kinsley, Kansas
From Dodge City Daily Globe - June 2, 2005
Born to David and Kathie Hefley Vogel at Dorrance. She married William TUCHTENHAGEN April 15, 1925 at Offerle. He preceded her in death March 17, 1979.

VOGEL, Mabel L. - See Mabel L. Romick

VOGEL, Mary Magdalene
b. 17 Dec 1893 - Saratof, Russia
d. 4 May 1991 - Kinsley, Kansass
Kinsley Mercury, May 9, 1991
Daughter of David and Katie Hefley Vogel. On February 4, 1913 she married Henry GALYARD at Offerle. He died Sept.27, 1980. Survivors include: two sons, Harold, Lawrence, and Donald, New London, Wis.; three daughters, Velma Corwin, Anaheim, Calif., and Ilene Lipppoldt nd Virgina Fischer, both of Kinsley; two sisters, Anna Galyardt, Greensburg, and Lydia Tuchtenhagen, Kinsley; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Offerle.


VOGEL, Maxine - See Maxine Royer

VOGEL, Mollie - See Mollie Klein

VOGEL, Mollie L. - See Mollie L. Lackman

VOGEL, Ned S.
b. 4 Dec 1963 - Dodge City, Kansas
d. 2 Jan 2006 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News, Thursday, January 5, 2006
Son of Stanley and Phyllis Pinaire Vogel. Survivors include: two sons, David and Tim Vogel, both of Wamego; three brothers, Chris Vogel, Hot Springs, S.D., Scott Vogel, Dodge City, and David Vogel, Wichita; a sister, Shelley Buch, Hutchinson; and his grandmother, Marie Staley, Dodge City. He was preceded in death by his father. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Wright.

V0GEL, Pearl Louise
b. 30 Mar 1924 - Alliance, Nebraska
d. 10 May 2005 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 13 May 2005
Inurnment will be at the Alliance Cemetery. Born to William H. and Rosa (Knapp) Vogel. On June 19, 1953, she married Owen C. JOHNSON at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alliance. Survivors include her children, Barbara (Larry) Lehl of Hemingford and Jane (Rick) Wineteer and Lorie (Steve) Benzel, all of Alliance; grandchildren, Jennifer (Tony) Dentler and Rebecca (Monte) Braun, all of Alliance, Ryan (Cassie) Wineteer of Lincoln, and Jeffrey and Jamie Wineteer and Matthew and Nathan Benzel, all of Alliance; step great-grandchildren, Jasmin and Trey Braun of Kearney; sisters, Mabel Hashman and Elsie (Ray) Brandt; brothers, William (Pat) Vogel and Herb (Betty) Vogel; and brother-in-law Paul Morrison, all of Alliance; sister-in-law; Rachel Webb of Colorado; brother-in-law; Richard (Georgia) Johnson of Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Owen, sisters, Esther Dyer and Ruth Morrison, and brother-in-laws, Dean Hashman and Doyle Dyer.

VOGEL, Richard Arlin
b. 25 Aug 1943 - Dodge City, Kansas
d. 25 Oct 2003 - Olathe, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 1, 2003
Son of Edward and Irene McCormick Vogel. On Jan. 16, 1970, he married Yvonne DANIELS at Olathe. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Brian, Olathe; and a brother, Ken, Hutchinson

VOGEL, Roy C.
b. 7 Apr1912 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 16 Sep 2001 - Marion, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, September 17, 2001
His wife, Doris, died in 1989. Survivors include a son, Richard; a sister, Irene Suderman of McPherson. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.
From Marion County Record - September 19, 2001
Son of the late Martin and Katie (Schlotthauer) Vogel. He was married to Doris OLSEN June 8, 1937, at Marion. She died in 1989. The couple had one son, Richard. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brother Paul, and sisters Roma Ireland, Polly Batthower, and Viola Richmond. Survivors include his son, Richard and his wife Janet Vogel; two grandchildren, Randall Vogel and Sandra Kelly; six grandchildren; and one sister, Irene Suderman.

VOGEL, William A.
b. 18 Jan 1923 - Wright, Kansas
d. 14 Nov. 2000 - Kinsley, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle and Great Bend Tribune - Thursday, November 16, 2000
Survivors, sisters, Loretta Baker, Irene Casey, Jeanette Vogel.
Son of Frank H. and Elizabeth Koechner Vogel. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Patrick Vogel, Henry Vogel, the Rev. Oscar Vogel,Herman Vogel, Leo Vogel and Francis Vogel; two sisters, Margaret Stein and Sister Dominica Vogel.

VOGELGESANG, Edith
B. Sep 1879 - Peoria, Illinois
D. 28 May 1977 - Russell, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Jacob George Vogelgesang and his wife, the former Nancy Caldwell Lewis.. She was the only girl with five brothers. Her father, from Ohio/ Her mother was born in Illinois.

VOGER, Katherine E.
b. 10 Oct 1892 - Saratof, Russia
d. 19 Jul 1980 - Wichita, Kansas
Obit Card
On Nov. 13, 1913, she married Isaac VOGER in Jetmore. He died in September 1965.
She is survived by two sons, August M. of Wichita and Reinhart W. of Lexington, Ky.; one daughter, Hilda Drehle of Great Bend; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Burial is in Wichita Park Cemetery.

VOGT, Albert Friesen
b. 12 Aug 1908 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 2001 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, Octber 10, 2001
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Ann of Hillsboro; a daughter, Edith Regier of rural Marion; a sister, Eva Baker of Wasco, Calif. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

VOGT, Barbara K.
b. abt 1940
d. 6 July 2004 - Hesston, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Survivors, husband, Douglas (STUTZMAN), Douglass; sons, David of Hesston, Steven of Denver; daughter, Kathy Stutzman Ropp of Iowa City, TX; brother, Howard Vogt of Halstead; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

VOGT, Bertha Ann - See Bertha Ann Shafer

VOGT, Bob and Valeta 50th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 12, 2003
Bob and Valeta Vogt, Pretty Prairie, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 18 with their family. Vogt and the former Valeta Schwartz were married Oct. 18, 1953, at Pretty Prairie. He is retired from Collingwood Grain. She is a homemaker and quilter. Their children and spouses are Steve and Cindy Unruh, Dennis Unruh, all of Pretty Prairie, and Tammy and Jeff Wintermote, Turpin, Okla. They have seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

VOGT, Dorothy F.
b. 12 Oct 1912 - Inman, Kansas
d. 15 Apr 2006 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, April 18, 2006, Hillsboro Star Journal - April 19, 2006
Daughter of P.F. and Hattie Vogt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold (FUNK), in 1969. Survivors include a son, Francis of Wichita; and a grandchild. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

VOGT, Edna, Forrest (Thye) See Edna Thye

VOGT, Ella Nora - See Ella Nora Schroeder
 
VOGT, Esther L.
b. abt 1915
d. 3 Dec 1999 Hillsboro, Marion, Kansas
Survivors: son, Ronney; daughters, Shirley Adams, Naomi Eitzen; sisters, Ruth Loewen of Hillsboro, Rosena Warkenti of Lincoln, Neb., Rosella Schellenberg of Omaha.
 
VOGT, Gary A.
b. 11 Sep 1939, Newton
d. 20 Nov 1979, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Loretta ROOT March 21, 1964, at Newton. Survivors: widow; sons: Steven and Craig; daughter: Justina; brother: Irl Kenneth; sister: Mrs. Vickie Shook,

VOGT, Inez
3 Jun 1916 - Anthony, Kansas
d. 6 Jun 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 8, 2003
Daughter of Ralph P. and Katherine P. Luening Vogt. Survivors include: cousins and friends. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Spring Grove Cemetery, Anthony.

VOGT, John H.
b. 13 Jan 1963 - Easton, PA.
d. 28 Jul 2003 - Easton, PA
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, July 30, 2003
He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Vogt. Survivors include his wife, Angela of Salina; two sons, John T. and Steven M., both of Burleson, Texas; two stepdaughters, Tori and Karli Varnadore of Salina; his mother, Elizabeth L. Coursen Vogt of Bethlehem, Pa.; a brother, Timothy P. and his wife, Theresa, of Easton; his paternal grandmother, Genevieve Harriman Vogt of Easton; and nieces, Danielle and Marissa Vogt. . Burial will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.

VOGT, Kenneth Harold
b. 6 Aug 1947 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 25 Sep 2003 - San Diego, California
From Newton Kansan - September 29, 2003
He was born Aug. 6, 1947, to Vernon and Mildred) Harder) Vogt, in Hillsboro. They survive of Newton. Other survivors include: two sisters, Janet Vogt of Wichita and Joyce Wahr and husband Dennis of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother, Richard Vogt and wife Natise of Newton; five nieces: Jennifer Wahr, Christine Wahr and Alexa Wahr of Minneapolis and Sarah Vogt and Hannah Vogt of Newton; and many other relatives and friends.

VOGT, Luella B.
b. 3 Jul 1903, Moundridge
d. 20 Oct 1992, Eureka
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Peter S. an Emma B. Auernheimer Vogt. She married Edwin HARMS March 12, 1928,at Moundridge. He died Sept. 26, 1968. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence and Harry; two daughters, Arlene Morris and Norma Bledsoe.

VOGT, Mary Ida
b. 9 Sept 1912, Pretty Prairie, Colorado
d. 15 Sept 2004, Lamar, Colorado
Daughter of John and Emalia Albright Vogt. On Oct. 19, 1935, she married Cleo SCHWARTZ. He died July 11, 1964. Survivors include: two sons; a daughter; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

VOGT, Wilber H.
b. 2 Jul 1916 - Inman, Kansas
d. 17 Aug 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Marion County Record
Son of the late Peter F. and Hattie (Bachus) Vogt. He and Bonnie were married Aug. 15, 1948. She survives. Other survivors are a daughter, Darla Lopez; sister, Dorothy Funk of Hillsboro. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

VOGT, Willard and Verle
70th Wedding Anniversary
From Huchinson (Kan) News - October 15, 2005
Willard and Verle Vogt, Hesston, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, hosted by their son. Vogt and the former Verle Hershberger were married Oct. 16, 1935. Their children are Gary and Ruth Vogt, Hesston, the late Janet Zook and the late Richard Vogt. They have eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

VOGTS, Clara M. - See Clara M. Mockry

VOGTS, Evelyn F. - See Evelyn F. Krehbiel

VOGTS, Floyd M.
b. 6 Oct 1919 - Canton, Kansas
d. 19 Feb 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 21,2004
Son of Frederick J. and Minnie M. Koenemann Vogts. On Aug. 17, 1947, he married Jewell M. ADAMSON at St. John. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, George and Leo, both of Canton; a daughter, Phylis Brucker, Topeka; four sisters, Adeline Otte, Canton, Florence Calder, Exeter, Calif., Agnes Calhoun, Hutchinson, and Lucile Kettner, Edmond, Okla.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond; two sisters, Frances Baxter and Leona Vogts; and a great-granddaughter. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Canton.

VOGTS, Fredrich Jonn
b. 24 Apr 1894, Spring Valley Township
d. 19 May 1979, Hillsboro
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Minnie KOENEMANN April 15, 1914 at Canton. Survivors: widow; ons: Raymond, Floyd, both of Canton; daughters: Mrs. Adeline Otte, Canton; Mrs. Frances Baxter, McPherson; Mrs. Florence Calder, Paramount, Calif.; Mrs. Agnes Calhoun, Hutchinson; Mrs. Lucile Kettner, Edmond, Okla; sister: Mrs. Elsie Anders, Wichita.

VOGTS, Martha M. (Johnson) See Martha M. Johnson

VOGTS, Mildred L.
b. 8 Oct 1916 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 2 Mar 2004 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, March 3, 2004
Daughter of George and Giralda Buehler Vogts. Survivors include: two half brothers, Merle Vogts, Kansas City, Mo., and William Vogts, Canton; and a half sister, Berniece Wilson, Liberal. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alma Stother. Burial will be in Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge.

VOGTS, Raymond L.
b. 27 Aug 1916, Canton
d. 13 Oct 1986, McPherson
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday October 15, 1986
He married Leona WILKENING Oct. 13, 1942, at Canton. Survivors: wife; daughters, Marilyn Vogts and Joyce Renken; mother, Minnie Vogts, Canton; brother, Floyd, Canton, sisters, Adeline Otte, Canton, Frances Baxter, McPherson, Agnes Calhoun, Hutchinson, Lucile Kettner, Edmond, Okla., Florence Calder, Paramount, Calif.

VOIGT, Anna
b. 12 Sep 1913 - Grabow, Germany
d. 19 Nov 2004 - Elkhart, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 21, 2004
Daughter of Fritz and Ann Marie Bruman Voigt. She to Meade from Germany at the age of two. On Jan. 10, 1935, she married James S. BITNER at Richfield. He died Nov. 25, 1998. Survivors include: a son, Joe, Manter; two daughters, Edith Bitner, Manter, and Sally Ann Johnson, Indianapolis; two sisters, Mary Grasham, Greensburg, and Freda Deck, Fowler; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Donald, Eugene and James. Graveside service in Elkhart Cemetery.

VOLKER, Lionel
b. 11 Feb 1933, Zenith
d. 19 Jun 1988, Kodiak, Alaska
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Jeanne TWOGOOD Aug. 9, 1958, in LaCygne. Survivors include his wife; one son, Todd; one daughter, Wendy McDonald; parents, Roy and Velma Volker of Zenith; three brothers, Roger, Victor and Merryl; five sisters, Shirley Newell, Mary Jane Overeem, Patricia Scates, Nancy Murphy and Jan West.

VOLKLAND, Cora O. R. - See Cora Keys

VONADA, Marie - See Marie Herbel

VONDEMKAMP, Joseph
b. 10 Apr 1911 - Nemaha County, Kansas
d. 16 Oct 2003 - Loveland, Colorado
From Longmont FYI, Longmont, Colorado -10-21-03
Born to Arnold and Elizabeth (Schroad) Vondemkamp. Mr. Vondemkamp married Grace McNEIL on Nov. 24, 1938, in Seneca, Kan. He was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters. Mr. Vondemkamp is survived by his wife of Longmont; a sister, Henrietta Walburn of Indianapolis; two nephews he helped raise, David Marshall and his wife Barbara of Fort Collins and William Marshall and his wife Gabriele of Anchorage, Alaska; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Interment in Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.

VON DIEPENBROCK, Lydia
b. 25 Feb 1909, Herrington, Kansas
d. 5 Nov 1998, Topeka, Kansas
Her husband, Walter Langhofer, preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister, Inez Messer of St. Louis.

VON DIEPENBROCK, Lydia
b. 25 Feb 1909 - Herington, Kansas
d. 5 Nov 1998 - Topeka, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Daughter of John and Lucy Allen Stewart von Diepenbrock. She married Walter LANGHOFER. He died in 1972. Among survivors is her sister, Inez von Diepenbrock Messer, St. Louis. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

VON FANGE, Alvena W.
b. 27 Nov 1902, Lincoln, Kansas
d. 30 Jul 2000, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, August 10, 2000
Oldest of twelve children born to Ernest and Adelia (Block) VonFange. In June of 1931 Alvena was united in marriage with Frank MEYER at Lincoln. They were the parents of two daughters, Betty and Bonnie. Frank died in 1971, and Betty died in 1994. In addition to her husband and daughter, she was preceded in death by seven siblings. Her survivors include her daughter, Bonnie and her husband, Jim Kennedy; three sisters: Clara Pfughoeft of Topeka, Lenora Schneider of Salina and LouElla Bell of Sun City, Arizona; one brother, Donald VonFange of Wichita.

VON FELDT, Barbara Marie
b. 30 May 1924 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 16 Sept 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 09-19-04, Hays Daily News - Sunday, September 19, 2004
Born to Chris and Molly (Kisner) VonFeldt. On April 21, 1941, she married Gabriel J. "Buddy" ZIMMERMAN on April 21, 1941, in Hays, Kan. He died July 9, 1997. Survivors are a son, James Zimmerman of Hays; four daughters, Fern Wilson of Hesston, Kan., Gloria Callow of Platteville, Betty Ridout of VanMeter, Iowa, and Barbara Henderson of Loveland; a sister, Mary Goetz of Aurora; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Her parents and two grandsons, Rodney Stitt and Ronald Hubbs, are deceased. Inurnment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

VON FELDT, Eldon F.
b. 13 May 1938 - Gorham, Kansas
d. 25 Feb 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, February 27, 2004, Hays Daily News - Friday, February 27, 2004
Born to Gorham to Peter A. and Pauline (Dinkel) VonFeldt. He married LeaMae HAMMERSCHMIDT on Nov. 12, 1960, in Hays. Survivors include his wife, LeaMae, of the home; two daughters, Coletta Kay VonFeldt, Hays, and Carmen Sue LaBarge and husband Mike, Valley Center; two sons, Curtis James and wife Destany, Wichita, and Cory Lynn and wife Gloria, Victoria; two brothers, Gary P. and wife Dolores, and Larry D. and wife Marie, Troy, Ala.; a sister, Twila DeWalt and husband Tom, Moreno Valley, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Heath, Heather and Hayden VonFeldt, Gavin and Makenzy Nave, and Michael Jr. and Matthew LaBarge; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

 VONFELDT, Helen
b. 4 Feb 1901 Victoria, , Kansas
d. 13 Aug 1999 Hays, Ellis, Kansas
Parents were Victoria to Andrew and Rose (Riedel) Vonfeldt. She married Joseph GEIST on November 15,1920, in Victoria. He died Jan. 17, 1967. Survivors include three sons, Wiilhelm, Alfred, and Ernes; three daughters, Rosa Jukes, Elenora West and Leona Petersr; a stepbrother, William Weigel, Victoria; a stepsister, Marie Mermis, Artesia, N.M. She was preceded in death by eight brothers, Peter, Martin, Richard, Robert, Wendelin, Dominic, Andy and Daniel Vonfeldt; four sisters,Clara Vonfeldt, Clara Walz, Elizabeth Kippes and Amelia Robben; a stepbrother, George Weigel; two stepsisters, Pauline Kuhn and Helen Weber; a half-sister, Marcella Armstrong; a daughter, Hubertina Werth; a granddaughter, Patty Keller; and a great-granddaughter, Danette Turner.

VONFELDT, Helen - See Helen Ziegler

VON WOLFF, Karl V.
b. 7 Mar 1927 - La Junta, Colorado
d. 23 Jul 1980 - Topeka, Kansas
From Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, July 23, 1980
He was born March 7, 1927, at La Junta, Colo., the son of Vernon and Myrtle Newcum Von Wolff. He was married to Wilma CADUE April 5, 1958, at Oskaloosa. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Vicki Smith, Topeka, and Mrs. Linda McCoy, Evanston, Wyo; a step-daughter, Mrs. Connie Landers, Sulpher Springs, Texas; his mother, Mrs Myrtle Johns, Jacksonville, Ark; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Lamb, Medical Lake, Wash, and Mrs Ernestine Kudson, Colorado Springs, Colo; and five grandchildren. Graveside services in Topeka Cemetery.

VOOS, Alan Kent
b. 26 Mar 1947 - d. 5 Feb 2001 - Lenexa, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, February 16, 2001
Survivors include his wife, Jana; two sons, Brian and James; his mother, June Schultz; a brother, Terry; and two sisters, Debbie Melcher and Denise Miller.

VOOS, Charlotte
b. 8 Nov 1902 - Freedenfeld, Russia
d. 8 Apr 1984 - Scott City, Kansas
From AHSGR Obit Files
Born Charlotte Voos 8 Nov. 1902 at Freedenfeld, Russia, she married Jacob HEMEL 7 Nov. 1920 at Bazine. He died 14 Aug. 1982. Survivors: sons, Edwin, Clifford and Don, all Dighton; Delmer, Wichita; Reuben, Scott City; daughters Melva Knight, Ogalla, Neb.; Bettie Murphy, Scott City; Ila Boone, Kalvesta; Alice Quint, Colorado Springs, Colo.;
Shirley Ummel and Linda Barlow, Harper; brothers Jake Voos, Hoisington; Ray Voos, Russell; sisters Eva Foos, Great Bend; Martha Foos, Russell; Ida Galyardt, Hoisington; 41 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. Burial at Dighton Memorial Cemetery.

VOOS, Elizabeth - See Elizabeth Herman

VOOS, Eva
b. 11 Dec 1867 - Friedenfeld, Russia d. 9 Feb 1940 - Ellsworth, Kansas
In 1886 family came US settling in Russell County. Married November 22,.1890 to Peter BOXBERGER. She had 10 children, 4 preceded her. Leaves husband, children: Elizabeth Dumler, Fred Boxberger, Peter Boxberger, Jr, Julius Boxberger, Eva Langholz, Lydia Dumler, also brother: Carl Voos, sister Katherine DeWald, Bazine

VOOS, Eva Elizabeth
b. 16 Jun 1893 - Freidenfeldt, Russia
d. 29 Dec 1971- Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Jacob and Eva (Rein) Voos. Eva came to the United States with her parents at the age of 5 years and they settled on a farm in the Russell area. On June 18, 1911, she was united in marriage to Alexander Michael REUBER and to this union were born two sons, August and Raymond, and six daughters, Elma, Lorina, Ruth, Caroline, Leona, and Lenora. On Dec. 16, 1956, she was married to John Jacob STRECKER. After his death on Dec. 7, 1967, she continued to make her home in Russell. She was also preceded in death by one infant daughter, Lenora, and one brother, Henry Jacob Foos.
Those who survive to mourn her passing include her two sons, August and Raymond, both of Hutchinson, KS; and five daughters: Mrs. Floyd (Elma) Bjurstrom, Leoti, KS; Mrs. Philip (Lorina) Smith, Woodland Hills, CA; Mrs. Emerald (Ruth) Hicken, Broken Arrow, OK; Mrs. Caroline Jones, Pennsville, NJ; and Mrs. Roy (Leona) Atkisson, Hays, KS; also three brothers, Jacob Henry Voos and John Voos, both of Russell; and Raymond A. Voos of Kimball, NE; four sisters: Mrs. Jake (Lottie) Hemel, Dighton, KS; Mrs. John (Eva) Foos, Gt. Vend, KS; Mrs. Martha Strecker of Russell; and Mrs. Dave (Ida) Galyardt, San Diego, CA; also 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Officiating: Rev. Earnest P. Pihl. Music: "Old Rugged Cross" and "Naher Da Heim (Nearer Home)" by quartette: Ferd & Emil Niedenthal; Clinton Seifert, J.E. Morgenstern Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar. Casket Bearers: Arth Michaelis, Leon Strecker, Edwin Hemel, Melvin Voos, Clarence Foos, Dean Voos Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS

VOOS, Florence Janet - See Florence Janet Morgenstern W

VOOS, Florence
b. 2 Mar 1928
d. 14 Mar 1963
From Information Furnished
Services March 17, 1968, 1:30 pm Burgat chapel, 2pm Emanuel Lutheran Church
Clergyman, Rev. Max Geissler Music, Mrs. Glenn Becker, soloist Miss Twila Krug, organist at church Mrs. R.H. Jackson, organist at chapel Interment, Russell Cemetery, Russell, Kansas Casket Bearers, Ronnald Krug, Larry Krug, Elmer Boxberger, Ardean Boxberger, Calvin Morgenstern, Donald Becker Arrangements by Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Ks.

VOOS, Jacob
b. 2 Jul 1870 Friendenfelt, Russia
d. 11 Nov 1951 Dighton, , Kansas
On March 1, 1889, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth REIN. To this union 13 children were born, three of whom preceded him in death. In 1907 he immigrated to Russell County. Surviving him are: his wife and nine children, Mrs. Elizabeth Reuber, Hutchinson, Kans., Henry and Jacob L. Voos, Russell, Mrs. Charlotte Hammel, Dighton, Kansas, Mrs. Eva Voos, Great Bend, John Voos, Mrs.Martha Strecker, Mrs. Ida Galyardt and Raymond Voos, all of Russell.

VOOS, JACOB L.
b. 19 Sept 1897 Friendenfelt, Russia
d. 24 Jan 1986 Hoisington, Barton, Kansas
he married Elizabeth HERMAN Aug. 17, 1919, at Bazine. Survivors: wife; sons, Melvin L., Jake, Jr; daughters, Verna Ashford, Irene Tourney; sisters, Eva and Martha Foos, both of Russell, Ida Galydart, Great Bend.

VOOS, John
b. 19 Nov 1907 - Russell, Kansas
d. 21 Mar 1981 - Hays, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Rein) Voos. On Oct. 23, 1929, he was united in marriage to Ophelia Alberta DUMLER at Russell, KS, and this union was blessed with three children, Dean, Twila, and Darrel. Those who preceded him in death were his parents, a brother, Henry, and a sister, Elizabeth Strecker. Surviving are his wife, Ophelia of the home; his children, Dean and Darrel, both of Russell; and Mrs. William (Twila) Wilson of Topeka; also two brothers, Jacob L. Voos of Hoisington; and Raymond of Russell; four sisters, Mrs. Jake (Lottie) Hamel of Dighton and Mrs. John (Eva) Foos, Mrs. George (Martha) Foos and Mrs. Dave (Ida) Galyardt, all of Hoisington; also eight grandchildren, two gt-grandchildren, several other relatives and a host of friends. Clergy: Intern Chuck Amdahl. Music: "Beyond the Sunset" and "How Great Thou Art" Soloist: Rudy Parker Organist: Sandy Krug. Casket Bearers: Robert, John, & Darren Voos; Doug & Dennis Wilson; LaGene Mitchell

VOOS/ FOOS, John Frederick
Merkel, Russia
b. 7 Nov 1840 Merkel, Saratov, Volga, Russia
d. 1 Dec 1905 Russell County, Kansas
In December, 1886, the family immigrated to Russell county. Of the present living children, all but one came with them. There are six children living in this county as follows: Mrs. Henry Ebel, Mrs. Peter Boxberger, Jr., Mrs. Fred Tittle, Henry, Adam and Phillip Foss. The other two children, Mrs. Adam Mehler and Charles Foss, live in Ness county. Mr. Foss has one brother, John Henry Foss who lives in Oklahoma. He also had three brothers in the old country.

VOOS/FOOS, John Frederick
b. 7 Nov 1840, Merkel, Russia
d. 28 Nov 1905, near Russell, Kansas
In December, 1886, the family came to this country. Of the present living children, all but one came with them. There are six children living in this county as follows: Mrs. Henry Ebel, Mrs. Peter Boxberger, Jr., Mrs. Fred Tittel, Henry, Adam and Phillip Foss. The other two children, Mrs. Adam Mehler and Charles Foss, live in Ness County. Mr. Foss has one brother, John Henry Foss who lives in Oklahoma. He also had three brothers in the old country. Additional information - Spelling of last name Voos, Foos, Fose, and Foss.

VOOS, Jon Michael
b. abt 1955
d. 14 Jan 2001
From The Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, January 17, 2001
Survivors: wife, Kathy; son, Jason of the home; mother, June Schulz of Russell; brothers, Terry of Manhattan of Lenexa; sisters, Debbie Melcher of El Dorado, Denise Miller of Russell.

VOOS, Martha
b. 14 May 1909 - Russell, Kansas
d. 31 Jul 1992 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Jacob and Eva Elizabeth (Rein) Voos. She married Jacob "Jake" STRECKER May 29, 1927, at Baxine. He died Oct. 31, 1971. She married George FOOS Aug. 2, 1973, at Ft. Collins, CO. He died April 22, 1985. Survivors are three sons, Elton Strecker of Gillette, WY; Leon Strecker of Dodge City, KS; and Larry Strecker of Gladstone, MO; and three daughters, Dorothy Hanes and Donna Schneider, both of Russell; and Janice Nichols of Parkville, MO; a sister, Ida Brainerd of Gt. Bend; 17 grandchildren and 21 gt. grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

VOOS, Melvin L.
b. 31 Oct 1924 - Dighton, Kansas
d. 28 Dec 1991 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Jacob and Elizabeth Herman Voos. In 1947 he married Florence MORGENSTEN. She died March 14, 1963. On October 10, 1970, he married Gladys HARTMAN at Hoisington. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gregg, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Monte, Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Melissa Clair, Casper, Wyo.; two stepsons, Allan Bates and Garry Bates, both of Hoisington; a step-daughter, Tammy Nuss, Milberger; two sisters, Verna Ashford, Phoenix and Irene Tourney, Lafayette, La.; and 24 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery.

VOOS, Melvin L.
b. 31 Oct 1913 - Dighton, Kansas
d. 28 Dec 1991 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Son of Jacob and Elizabeth Herman Voos. In 1947, he married Florence MORGENSTERN . She died March 14, 1963. On Oct. 10, 1970, he married Gladys HARTMAN at Hoisington. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Gregg, Colo. Springs, C0; Monte, Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter Melissa Clair, Casper, Wyo.; two stepsons Allan Bates and Gary Bates, both of Hoisington; a stepdaughter, Tammy Nuss, Milberger; two sisters Verna Ashford, Phoenix; Irene Tourney, Lafayette, la.; 24 grandchildren. Burial in Hoisington Cemetery.

VOOS, Ophelia Alberta - See Ophelia Alberta Dumler

VOOS, Raymond
b. 24 Sep 1914 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 18 Jun 1985 - Hays, Kansas
From Information Furnished
He married Verna Lois HUBBS April 3, 1937, at Russell. Survivors: wife of the home; brother, Jacob Voos, Hoisington; sisters, Eva Foos and Ida Galyardt, both of Great Bend; Martha Foos, Russell. Burial in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Russell.

VOOS, Twila Mae
b. 11 Jan 1938 - Russell, Kansas
d. 25 Sep 1983 - Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Obituary
She married Bill WILSON Nov. 8, 1958 at Russell. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Doug and Dennis both of the home; one daughter, Debra Wilson of Topeka; mother, Ophelia Voos of Russell; two brothers Darrel Voos of Russell; Dean Voos, Great Bend.. Burial in Russell City Cemetery.

VOOS, Verna Lois - See Verna Lois Hubbs

VOPAT, George L.
b. 27 Feb 1913 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 23 May 1997 - Wilson, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - May 25, 1997
Son of John V. and Adelina Lovci Vopat. Survivors include his wife of the home; daughter Phyllis Dolezal, Kanopolis; five sons Robert Vopat and Danny Vopat of Topeka; Harry Vopat, Paola; Alan Vopat, Salina and Dr. Richard Vopat, Wilson; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Burial in church cemetery, Wilson.

VOPAT, Georgiana - See Georgiana Zamrzla

VOPAT, Otto
b. 3 Mar 1919 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 1992 - Plainville, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Son of John D. and Agnes Hanizeck Vopat. On Dec. 30, 1941 he married Georgianna M. ZAMRZLA at Wilson, she survives. Other survivors include: a son, Eugene, Hays; a sister, Katherine Soukup, Wilson; five grandchildren. Burial 3pm today in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, Wilson.

VOPAT, Ralph J.
b. 12 Jan 1899 - Kanopolis, Kansas
d. 11 Jun 1990 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Son of Joe and Anna Vopat. On May 30, 1926 he married Mildred VODRASKA at Ellsworth. She died Sept. 24, 1988. Survivors include: a son, Edward, Shelton, Wash.; daughters Evelyn Arensman, Kanopolis, and Carol Shannon, Hutchinson; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Burial in Ellsworth Cemetery.

VOPAT, Raymond L.

b. 8 Feb 1926 - Lincoln County, Kansas
d. 20 Apr 2001 - Wilson, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, April 22, 2001

He was preceded in death by an infant grandson. Survivors include his wife, Frances of the home; a son, Leslie; two daughters, Tamara Garrett and Dawn Obermeier; a brother, Harold of Wichita; and eight grandchildren. Burial in Wilson City Cemetary.

VORAN, Hilda Mae
b. 8 Feb 1917 - Kingman County, Kansa
d. 5 Sep 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, September 7, 2006
Daughter of Gustav A. and Bertha Kaufman Voran. On Dec. 6, 1936, she married Elmer KREHBIEL in Kingman. He died Feb. 1, 1996. Survivors include: three daughters, Bertha Wedel and Dorothy Dick, both of Buhler, and Kathy Knak, Wichita; a sister, Cora Krehbiel, Pretty Prairie; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Marie Yutzy and Betty Martin; a sister, Orpha Voran; and a grandson.. Burial will be in Kingman Mennonite Church Cemetery.

VORPAHL, Lorraine M. - See Lorraine M. Matter

VOSS, Albert
b. 20 Jun 1898 - Holyrood, Kansas
d. 12 Sep 1983 - Lyons, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Son of William and Anna (Wacher) Voss. Survivors include a son, Ralph, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; seven daughters, Carol Endicott, Kingman; Betty Deutscher, Ellis; Joyce Elliott, Saxman; Grace Brown, Lyons; Shirley Cheatum, Okla. City, OK; Alice Sneath and Marilyn Rodgers, both of Great Bend; a sister, Marie Novotny, Holyrood; 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.Burial in Plainville Cemetery.

VOSS, BILL K.
Spouse's Family from Dreizpitz, Russia
b. 1 May 1935, Almena, Kansas
d. 15 Feb 1984, Colby, Kansas
He Married Bertty HEINZE, June 2, 1957, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Wilson. Two sons were born to this union, David G. and Todd C. Surviving, in addition to his wife and sons, are his mother, Mrs. Opal Voss, Colby; two brothers, Dick of Norton and Roger, Colby; two sisters, Joann Moss, Denver,Colo., and Janet Crumrine, Lancaster, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father,Keith, and brother, Donald.

VOSS, Clara Ann
b. 27 Dec 1913 - St. Leo, Kansas
d. 24 Aug 2004 - Pratt, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, August 26, 2004
Daughter of John C. and Mary Seiwert Voss. On Jan. 14, 1936, she married Edward F. KERSCHEN at St. Leo. He died Aug. 5, 2004. Survivors include: six sons, Lee, Derald and Tom, all of Wichita, Dan, Trenton, Texas, Gene, Wilmington, N.C., and Bob, Belleview, Fla.; four daughters, Rosemarie Kirk, Waldorf, Md., Netta Touzel, Hutchinson, Pat Foerster, Orange Park, Fla., and Gladys Horne, Apopka, Fla.; 34 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Delmer; a daughter, Carol; and a brother, Alphonse Voss. Burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman.

VOSS, John O.
b. 19 Nov 1907 - Russell, Kansas
d. 21 Mar 1981 - Hays, Kansas
From Information Furnished
He married Othelia DUMLER Oct. 23, 1929, at Russell. Survivors: widow, of the home; sons: Dean Voos, and Darrel Voos, both of Russell; daughter: Mrs. Twila Wilson, Topeka; brothers: Jacob Voos, Hoisington; Raymond Voos, Russell; sisters: Mrs. Lottie Hamel, Dighton; Mrs. Eva Foos, Mrs. Martha Foos, and Mrs. Ida Galyardt, all of Hoisington; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

VOSS, William Garland
b. 21 Sep 1903 - Nashville, Manitoba, Canada
d. 22 May 1991 - Ashland, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Barney and Kathryn Keefer Voss. On May 31, 1927, he married Mary Allene DURHAM, at Pratt. She died Dec. 13, 1986. Survivors include: two sons, Bill R., Brookeville, Fla., and J. C., Sapulpa, Okla.; two daughters, Louise Reed, Ashland, Mary Lee Nance, Ellinwood; three brothers: Charles, Las Animas, Colo.; James, Rifle, Colo., and Herman Leslie, Strathmore, Calif.; three sisters: Hazel Haskell, Stockton, Calif.; Nellie Lamb, Campbell, Calif.; and Emma Grieser, Exeter, Calif.

VOSSLER, Ron
b. 6 Aug 1956 - Kimball, Nebraska
d. 13 Feb 2007 - Idaho Falls, Idaho
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 15 Feb 2007
He was born Aug. 6, 1956 in Kimball, Neb., to Harold and Audrey Huckfeldt Vossler. He married Kathy JOYNER, they later divorced. He is survived by three daughters, Teri Twitchell Hagen of Idaho Falls, Stacey Gustafson of Gwinn, Mich., and Tara Rosen of Blackfoot, Idaho; four grandsons, his parents, Harold and Audrey Vossler of Idaho Falls; six sisters and their husbands, Beverly Butler of Idaho Falls, Jeannie Evans of Hereford, Colo., Junie Born of Idaho Falls, Lauralee Vossler of Ammon, Idaho, Paulette Shelledy of Rigby, Idaho and Marilyn Jereb of Rock Springs and a brother, Jeff Vossler and his wife of Idaho Falls. He was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte; a brother, Brad and a niece.

VOTH, Alfred and Rose
From Hillsboro Star Journl - April 10, 2003
Voths to celebrate 60th anniversary
Alfred and Rose Voth will be honored at an open house to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on April 19, 2003. Alfred Harry Voth married Rosella Pearl Funk on April 2, 1943, at Bruderthal Mennonite Church near Hillsboro. Their children are hosting the event. They are Diana and Clint Hull of Goodyear, Ariz.; Richard and Sue Voth of Claremore, Okla.; Kenneth and Ann Voth of South Bend, Ind.; Dennis and Joy Voth of Hesston; and Gerald and Michele Voth of Walton. They have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

VOTH, Anna
b. 18 Jul 1910 - Enid, Oklahoma
d. 16 Aug 2004 - Aurora, Nebraska
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, September 9, 2004
Born to John and Katherine (Sperling) Voth. Anna married Andy NACHTIGALL on Feb. 8, 1931, at Coldwater, Texas. Those left to cherish her memory are her four children: Dorothy (Melvin) Thiessen of Fresno, Calif., Harold (Euince) Nachtigall of Aurora, Neb., LuElla (Marlin) Janzen of Hillsboro, and Dr. Dean (Carol) Nachtigall of York, Pa.; 12 grandchildren: Steven (Barbara) Thiessen of Modesto, Calif., Glenn (Donna) Thiessen of Hillsboro, Tim (Denise) Thiessen of Fresno, Calif., Julie (William) Nord of Kerman, Calif., Lanice (Dr. Jeff) Reiswig of Wichita, Lora (Danny) Janzen of Aurora, Neb., Mark (Betsy) Janzen of Lindsburg, Maura (Glenn) Wiebe of Hillsboro, Andrew Nachtigall of Frankville, Pa., Jeff Nachtigall of York Pa., Jon (Yanna) Nachtigall of Philadelphia, PA, Brian Nachtigall of Lawrenceville, N.J, and 24 great- grandchildren; a sister, Ella Connelly of Salem, Ore.; and numerous brothers and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

VOTH, Arthur A.
b. 27 Oct 1920 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 22 May 2003 - Lititz, Pa.
From Newton Kansan - May 23, 2003
Born to Jacob F. and Susie (Bergen) Voth in Goessel. Survivors include: a wife, Anna Mae Voth; two daughters, Susan Voth and Sandy Horst; a sister, Helen Schmidt of Goessel; and two grandsons.

VOTH, Bertha W. -  See Bertha W. Waltner

VOTH, Clifford Alvin
b. abt 1930
d. 7 Sep 2005 - Canton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - September 10, 2005
Survivors include his spouse, Nancy Voth; sons Todd and Patty Voth, Moses Lake, Wash., Jay and Megan Voth, Kuna, Idaho; daughter Terry Both, Moses Lake, Wash.; sister, Elda Voth, Pocatello, Idaho; and six grandchildren. Graveside service in Canton Township Cemetery.

VOTH, Ed and Ruth
65th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, August 14, 2005
Ed and Ruth Voth, Buhler, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Senior Center, Buhler. Voth and the former Ruth Roth were married Aug. 18, 1940, at Whitewater. He was a teacher and coach at Bucklin, Garden City High School and Garden City Community College. He also owned several automobile agencies. She is a retired public school music teacher. Their children and families are Jim and Barbara Voth, Buhler, Suzanne Lara, Lawrence, Sally and Ricardo Company, La Esperanza, Canary Islands, and Mark and Becky Voth, Oklahoma City. They have nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

VOTH, Eleanor
90th Birthday Celebration
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 19, 2003
Eleanor Ediger, Inman, celebrated her 90th birthday with a family dinner.
Ediger was born Jan. 18, 1913, to C.H. and Elizabeth Voth at Plains. She was married to Ben EDIGER for 62 years until his death on Jan. 6, 1999. Her children are Warren Ediger, Donovan and Penny Ediger, all of Inman, and Donna and Tom Smith, Greycliff, Mont. She has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

VOTH, Eleanor
b. 18 Jan 1913 - Plains, Kansas
d. 10 Dec 1005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, December 11,2005
Daughter of Cornelius H. and Elizabeth Sperling Voth. On Aug. 23, 1936, she married Ben M. EDIGER in Inman. He died Jan. 6, 1999. Survivors include: two sons, Warren, and Donovan and wife, Penny, all of Inman; a daughter, Donna Smith and husband, Tom, Grey Cliff, Mont.; four grandchildren, Brian and Kate Ediger, Matthew and Cindy Ediger, James Ediger, and Kimberly and Cheyenne McEldery; four great-grandchildren, Valarie Lamas, Megan Ediger, Vanessa Ediger and Eliona McEldery. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer, Milton and Irvin; a sister, Verna Buller; and a daughter-in-law, Norma Ediger. Graveside service in Hoffnungsau Cemetery.

VOTH, Elmer
b. 16 Dec 1909 - Hamilton County, Kansas
d. 21 Jul 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, July 23, 2004
Son of the Rev. Cornelius H. and Lizzie Sperling Voth. On Aug. 16, 1936, he married Linda Annie EDIGER in rural Inman. She died Nov. 4, 1997. Survivors include: two sons, Eugene and wife LaDonna, Newton, and Stanley E. and wife Donna M., Topeka; a daughter, Elizabeth Friesen and husband Duane, North Newton; a sister, Eleanor Ediger, Inman; eight grandchildren, Linda Schmidt (Dusko) Petkovich, Sara Friesen Guhr (Brad), Anna Friesen Birky (Brett), Ryan Schmidt (Tisha), Mark Schmidt (Carla), Krista Voth, E Josef Voth, and Aneka Voth; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews ad friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosalie Voth Schmidt; two brothers, Milton and Irvin; a sister, Verna Buller; and a great-grandson, Matthew Cole Schmidt. Inurnment in Hoffnungsau Cemetery, rural Inman.

VOTH, Herman R.
b. 20 May 1920 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 3 Nov 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 4, 2006
He was born May 20, 1920, in Goessel, the son of Henry and Katheryn Buhler Voth. On May 16, 1947, he married Dora J. HARDER at Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, James, Newton, and Thomas, Wichita; a twin sister, Helen Claassen, Whitewater; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two infant siblings, and two sisters, Martha Busenitz and Anna Penner. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

VOTH, Hilda Edna - See Hilda Edna Ediger

VOTH, J. Randolf
b. 23 Nov. 1923 - Marion Count, Kansas
d. 25 Aug 2001 - Newton, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - August 20. 2001
Son of Jacob R. and Elizabeth (Pankratz) Voth. On May 18, 1950, he married Phyllis KLASSEN at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church near Goessel. Survivors include his wife of Goessel; son, DeWayne. Burial was at Alexanderwohl Cemetery.

VOTH, Leona
b. 23 Oct 1922 - Buhler, Kansas
d. 31 Jul 31, 2004 - Coquille, Oregon
From Newton Kansan - Friday, August 13, 2004
Born to Mary (Janzen) and Henry Voth. She married Jean R. UNRUH on June 6, 1943. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Bob Unruh of Portland and John Unruh of rural Coquille; three daughters, Jan Tripp of Riverside, Calif., Marsha Barnes of Garden Valley and Mary Bjornerud of rural Coquille; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant grandson and three brothers.

VOTH, Linda - See Linda Unruh

VOTH, Marie - See Marie Schmidt

VOTH, Marsha L. - See Marsha L. Bryan

VOTH, Marvin E.
b. 2 Dec 1917 - Reno County, Kansas
d. 10 Sep 1006 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Son of David J. and Katie Dirks Voth. On April 26, 1940, he married Edna B. KREHBIEL, in Moundridge. She died April 8, 1996. On Aug. 30, 1997, he married Grace Goering in Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Kerwin K., Newton, and Robert D., Hutchinson; two daughters, Marjean M. Cox, Lenexa, and Jeanette "Jo" Miller, Newton; a stepson, Ivan Goering, Sedgwick; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Buller, Fremont, Calif.; a brother, Leslie, Argyle, Texas; a sister, Mildred Caruthers, Frankfort, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald D.; a stepson, Don Goering; a brother, Wilbur; a sister Ardiena Regier; and a granddaughter. Burial will be in Eden Church Cemetery.

VOTH, Melvin H.
b. 18 Jun 1918, Gossel
d. 23 Jul 1994, Halstead
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, July 24, 1994
Son of Peter and Suzanna Schmidt Voth. On June 7, 1941, he married Geraldine V. McCLURE at McPherson. She died April 13, 1982. On Aug. 17, 1985, he married Pearl M. HYSON at Hutchinson. She survives. Other Survivors include: two sons, Rodney L.and Cidney B.; two stepsons, John A. Hyson, and Roger G. Hyson; a stepdaughter, Peggy Carlton; five brothers, Orlando W., Gossell; Leon Bud, Wichita; Clayton C., Warner Robbins, Ga.; Raymond L., El Dorado; and Bert W., Kansas City, Kan; four sisters, Myrtle S. Mohn, Hillsboro, Ruby Funk, Newon; Lillian E. Brady, Clen arwater, and Maxie Bolte,Lompoc, Calif.

VOTH, Morris E.
b. 9 Jul 1945 - Newton, Kansas
d. 8 Apr 2006 - Halstead, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, April 10, 2006
Son of Abraham and Rosa Duerksen Voth. Survivors include: three brothers, Lloyd and Orville, both of Halstead, and Glenn, Hiram, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents.Graveside service in Halstead Cemetery.

VOTH, Norma
b. 19 Dec 1922 - Kansas
d. 10 Jan 2005 - Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Monday, January 17, 2005
Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
Norma (Voth) Mingenback.
Graveside service in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton. The youngest child of Henry R. Voth, Mennonite missionary, who, along with his family and other German Mennonites, came to this country from Russia in the immigration of 1874, and Katharina Elisabeth (Hirschler) Voth, whose family came from Prussia in 1882. She is preceded in death and goes to join her parents; a half-brother, Albert C. Voth; four half-sisters, Frieda Regier Entz, Bertha Voth, Esther Frantz and Martha Dyck; four brothers, Harold, Herman, Eldon and Waldo Voth; three sisters, Edna Voth, Hilma (Voth) Biesterfeld and Wanda (Voth) Goertz. She is survived by a nephew, Geoffrey Goertz of Wichita, eight other nieces and nephews, and a number of great- and great-great nieces and nephews.

VOTH, Orie
b. abt 1921
d. 30 Dec 2000 - Penalosa, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, January 3, 2001
Survivors: sons, David, Jay; daughter, DeAnn Nelson; brothers, Dean of Spavinaw, Okla., Harley of Wichita; sisters, Edna Cook of Wichita, Ellen Holman of Las Vegas, Shirely Maxwell of Atlanta,Ga., Thelma Hallmark of Snohomish,Wash.

VOTH, Orlando W.
b. 16 Jun 1916 - Gossel, Kansas
d. 13 Oct 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - October 16, 2006, Hillsboro Star Journal - October 18, 2006
Born June 16, 1916, at Goessel, he was the son of Peter J. and Susie (Schmidt) Voth. On May 26, 1956, he married Virginia CASEY at Newton. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Haile, sister, Amanda Voth, and brothers, Melvin and Ray. Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, Robert Blackmore, Newton, Wesley Voth, Wichita, Galen Voth, Oklahoma City, Okla., Brian Voth, Newton; two daughters, Janice Winter, Wichita, and Linda Schill, Paola; three brothers, L.M. "Bud" Voth, Wichita, Clayton Voth, Warner Robins, Ga., Bert Voth, Kansas City; four sisters, Myrtle Mohn, Hillsboro, Ruby Funk, Newton, Maxine Bolte, Lompoc, Calif., Lillian and Bill Brady, Clearwater; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Tabor Mennonite Cemetery.

VOTH, Otto B.
b. 12 Jun 1921 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 11 Nov 2005 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 13, 2005
Son of Herman S. and Elizabeth Enz Voth. On May 10, 1957, he married Marietta K. FRIESEN. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Larry K. Voth, Goessel, Don L. Voth, Marion, and Nelson Voth, Newton; a daughter, Jane Voth, Wichita; a brother, Marvin Voth, Goessel; five sisters, Agnes Goosen, Goessel, Ruby Mastellar, Beloit, Irene Janzen, and Marie and Martha Voth, all of North Newton; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church Cemetery.

VOTH, Ruth - See Ruth Penner

VOTH, Tena A. - See Tena A. Enns

VOTH, Thomas R.
b. 29 Aug 1942 - Newton, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 12, 2006
Son of Milo H. and Fern K. Johnson Voth. Survivors include: his mother, Fern K. Voth, Moundridge; and a brother, Jerry, Moundridge. He was preceded in death by his father, Milo H. Burial will be in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

VOTRUBA, Lydia - See Lydia Heinze

VRATIL, Esther Ruth
B. 4 Nov 1924 - Pawnee County, Kansas
D. 7 Jan 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
Hutchinson (KS) News - January 9, 2002
Daughter of Charles and Stephina Svatos Vratil. On March 5, 1950, she married Ferlyn Wallace KORF at Larned. He died June 21, 1999. Survivors include: two daughters, Stephanie Goodwin and Beverlee McFadden; a brother, Floyd, Pratt; two sisters, Blanche Hagerman, Topeka, and Ellen Lewis, Empire, Calif.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by eight brothers, Joe, Fred, Herman, Donald, Elmer, Otto, Earl and Harry; and a sister, Silva DeRoo. Burial will be in Hanston Cemetery, Hanston.

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